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The 1931 Chrysler Imperial rested on a 145-inch wheelbase chassis and was powered by a 125 horsepower straight eight. The 'semi-custom' coachwork was available to customers for additional costs and was supplied by the LeBaron imprint of Briggs and styled by Ralph Roberts. A total of 85 examples of the dual-cowl phaeton were built in 1931 and approximately 10 examples are known to exist. This particular right-hand-drive example was built for the export market and delivered new to South Africa. It was re-bodied with its current phaeton coachwork many years ago while in South Africa.
In 2013, this Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton in the style of LeBaron was driven on the 'Re-Discover America' CARavan tour with the CCCA. The tour went across the continental United States from Times Square, New York, to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. The vehicle never needed the trouble truck nor did it need the trailer during the more than 3,000 miles of driving.
After the CARavan tour, the car was sent back to Hickory Corners, Michigan, to attend the CCCA Museum's 'The Experience' CCCA event, where Chrysler was the featured marque. The car severed as the model for the event poster by artist David Chapple.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2020
In 2013, this Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton in the style of LeBaron was driven on the 'Re-Discover America' CARavan tour with the CCCA. The tour went across the continental United States from Times Square, New York, to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. The vehicle never needed the trouble truck nor did it need the trailer during the more than 3,000 miles of driving.
After the CARavan tour, the car was sent back to Hickory Corners, Michigan, to attend the CCCA Museum's 'The Experience' CCCA event, where Chrysler was the featured marque. The car severed as the model for the event poster by artist David Chapple.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2020
2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $140,000-USD $180,000
Sale Price :
USD $55,000
2004 Bonhams - Collector's Motorcars
Sale Price :
USD $56,350
2004 Bonhams - MOTORCARS BROOKLINE
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $70,000-USD $90,000
Lot was not sold
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chrysler CG Imperial
(Data based on Model Year 1931 sales)
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Roadster Chassis#: 7802053 Sold for USD$180,320 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction |   |
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron Chassis#: 7802580 Sold for USD$235,200 2024 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Roadster Chassis#: cg3715 Sold for USD$176,000 2024 Mecum : Monterey |   |
| 1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 7801567 Sold for USD$218,400 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron Chassis#: 7802662 Sold for USD$401,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Convertible Coupe by LeBaron Chassis#: 7801512 Sold for USD$280,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Seven-Passenger Sedan Chassis#: 7800033 Sold for USD$90,000 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction |   |
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton in the style of LeBaron Chassis#: 7803128 Sold for USD$207,200 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island |   |
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Close-Coupled Sedan Chassis#: 7800999 Sold for USD$100,800 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island |   |
| 1931 Chrysler Imperial Close-Coupled Sedan Chassis#: CG3411 Sold for USD$47,850 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton in the style of LeBaron Chassis#: CG2577 Sold for USD$55,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey |   |
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron Chassis#: 7803131 Sold for USD$335,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona |   |
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Custom Line Coupe Sold for USD$132,000 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
| 1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Roadster Chassis#: CG1655 Sold for USD$82,500 2018 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1931 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL Chassis#: 7800757 Sold for USD$32,450 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast | |
| 1931 Chrysler Imperial Sold for USD$140,000 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton in the style of LeBaron Chassis#: 7980022 Sold for USD$159,500 2016 RM Sotheby's : Hershey |   |
| 1931 Chrysler Custom Imperial Sold for USD$91,000 2016 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Winter Auction | |
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Convertible Coupe by LeBaron Chassis#: CG 3617 Sold for USD$192,500 2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction |   |
| 1931 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL DUAL COWL SPORT PHAETON Chassis#: 7803303 Sold for USD$456,154 2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction |
Chrysler CG Imperials That Failed To Sell At Auction
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron | 7801712 | 2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey | $200,000 | $300,000 | |
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Roadster by LeBaron | 7801691 | 2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey | $400,000 | $500,000 | |
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Close-Coupled Sedan by Briggs | 7802374 | 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | $60,000 | $80,000 | |
| 1931 Chrysler Imperial Sedan | 2021 Mecum : Tulsa | $55,000 | |||
| 1931 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL CD DUAL COWL PHAETON | 2018 McCormick's # 65 | $90,000 | |||
| 1931 Chrysler Imperial Dual Cowl Phaeton | 2017 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale Az | ||||
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron | CG 3417 | 2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction | $325,000 | $375,000 | |
| 1931 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL CG SPORT ROADSTER | 6005318 | 2016 Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa | $450,000 | $600,000 | |
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Convertible Coupe | 7801543 | 2015 WorldWide Auctions Houston Classic Auction | $400,000 | $450,000 | |
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Convertible Victoria by Waterhouse | CG 3843 | 2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions | $450,000 | $525,000 | $725,000 |
| 1931 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL CLOSED-COUPLED SEDAN | 2011 Auctions America Auburn Fall Auction | $67,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 | |
| 1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Roadster | 7802327 | 2011 The Scottsdale Auction Gooding & Company | $300,000 | $350,000 | |
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Roadster | 7801812 | 2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company | $350,000 | $450,000 | |
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial | 7800705 | 2009 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Houston Classic Auction | $85,000 | $120,000 | $150,000 |
| 1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Dual Cowl Phaeton | 7801711 | 2008 Sports & Classics of Monterey by RM Auctions | $310,000 | $400,000 | $500,000 |
| 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Rumble Seat Coupe | 2006 Michigan International Fall Classic Car Auction | $100,000 | |||
| 1931 Chrysler Imperial Dual Cowl Phaeton | CG1DC2577 | 2004 Bonhams MOTORCARS BROOKLINE | $70,000 | $90,000 |
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1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Vehicle Profiles
Dual Cowl Phaeton
Designer: LeBaron
Dual Cowl Phaeton
Coachwork: LeBaron
Roadster
Designer: LeBaron
Dual Cowl Phaeton
Coachwork: LeBaron
Imperial Sedan
Designer: LeBaron
Roadster
Designer: LeBaron
Dual Cowl Phaeton
Coachwork: LeBaron
Convertible Coupe
Coachwork: LeBaron
Roadster
Designer: LeBaron
Convertible Coupe
Coachwork: LeBaron